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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700784
Report Date: 02/15/2022
Date Signed: 02/15/2022 11:06:33 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:GROW SMART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY -SPRING VALLEYFACILITY NUMBER:
376700784
ADMINISTRATOR:BAEZ, CINTHYAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8735 JAMACHA BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(619) 479-7577
CITY:SPRING VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91977
CAPACITY: 43TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 8DATE:
02/15/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Cinthya BaezTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On 2/15/2022, at 8:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Malane, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Cinthya Baez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates year around. Days and hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. There is currently one (1) classroom in operation; classroom 2 is not utilized at this time.

The following ratios were observed:
Classroom 1 (serves children age 2 through 5 years): eight (8) children and one (1) staff

Director stated there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Director stated there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture is in good condition, however one (1) sink in classroom 1 and one (1) toilet in classroom 2 were not operational at the time of the inspection. Playground equipment is in safe condition at the time of the inspection. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Floors in the facility are safe. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. Food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: GROW SMART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY -SPRING VALLEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700784
VISIT DATE: 02/15/2022
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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. LPA and Applicant discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

LPA and director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training,, California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2022
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: GROW SMART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY -SPRING VALLEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700784
VISIT DATE: 02/15/2022
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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report, LIC9102AN and LIC9102TV were reviewed with Director, Cinthya Baez.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2022
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